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Fuel price cycles, savings guides and fuel news from every state. Check live fuel prices alongside our advice.
FeaturedThe Fuel Excise Cut Is Gone. Here's What Happens to Petrol Prices Now
Excise came back at 53.7c/L on 3 August, higher than before the cut. The real per-tank cost, why prices climbed further than the tax did, and what you can still control.
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Fuel Excise Cut Extended to 2 August 2026 (At Half)
The background to the August change: how the relief was halved from 1 July, and what each step cost per tank.
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Fuel Daddy vs FuelRadar: Which Should You Use?
Both pull government data for all 8 states. The real difference is ads, accounts and what free actually gets you.
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Fuel Daddy vs PetrolSpy: Official Data or Crowdsourced?
PetrolSpy is the long-running community favourite. Fuel Daddy is official-feeds-only with no ads. The honest head-to-head.
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The 5 Best PetrolSpy Alternatives (2026)
Tired of the ads or stale crowdsourced prices? Five alternatives compared honestly, including what each does better.
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Fuel Daddy vs MotorMouth: Pedigree vs Polish
MotorMouth’s parent runs two state data schemes, yet its apps rate 2.4 stars. What’s going on, and what to use instead.
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Fuel Daddy vs Fuel Map Australia (2026)
Fuel Map pioneered crowdsourced prices, but its apps haven’t been updated since 2022. Where things stand now.
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WA FuelWatch: How to Use Tomorrow’s Fuel Prices
WA is the only state where you can see tomorrow’s prices today. How FuelWatch works and how to play it.
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Perth & WA Fuel Price Cycle: When Is Fuel Cheapest?
WA doesn’t run the east-coast sawtooth — it’s a tight weekly pattern. Here’s the cheapest day to fill up in Perth.
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Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel in Sydney
Western Sydney usually wins on price. The patterns, the suburbs, and how to find the cheapest servo near you.
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Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel in Melbourne
Melbourne’s outer north and west run cheaper. Where to look, and how to time the cycle.
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Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel in Perth
Perth’s cheap-fuel map plus the FuelWatch trick that tells you tomorrow’s prices today.
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The Melbourne Fuel Price Cycle: When to Fill Up
Melbourne runs a multi-week cycle — cheapest mid-week, dearest on weekends. How to time it.
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Darwin & NT Fuel Prices: Why They’re High and How to Save
Freight and thin competition push NT prices up. Darwin vs Alice Springs, and the moves that actually save.
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Hobart & Tasmania Fuel Prices: Where to Save
Island freight makes TAS dearer and flatter. Hobart vs Launceston, and where to find the cheapest fill.
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The Best Fuel Price Apps in Australia (2026)
Fuel Daddy, MotorMouth, PetrolPulse, 7-Eleven, FuelMap — an honest comparison of coverage, data and cost.
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7-Eleven Fuel Lock: How to Lock In a Cheap Price
Lock a low price for 7 days, up to 150L. How it works and the timing trick that makes it pay.
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What It Costs to Fill Up Australia’s Most Popular Cars
Tank sizes for the HiLux, Ranger, Corolla and more — and how to work out your real fill cost.
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Petrol vs Hybrid vs EV: The Real Running Costs
Compare on cost per 100km. When a hybrid pays off, when an EV wins, and when petrol’s fine.
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Can My Car Use E10? A Compatibility Guide
Most cars built since ~2000 are fine — here’s how to check, and which vehicles to keep off E10.
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91 vs 95 vs 98: What Octane Ratings Actually Mean
What RON really measures, when premium is worth it, and when it’s money down the drain.
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How Are Fuel Prices Set in Australia?
From global benchmarks to the bowser: crude, the dollar, terminal gate, margin, excise and GST.
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Middle East Conflict and Brisbane Fuel Prices: What Actually Moves the Bowser
A war headline doesn’t instantly mean dearer petrol. Here’s the crude → AUD → bowser chain, the lag, and what QLD drivers can actually do about it.
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Costco Fuel in Australia: Prices, Locations & Is It Worth It?
Costco runs some of the cheapest fuel in the country - but you need a membership. Every QLD & NSW station, the costs, and the break-even maths.
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Road Trip Fuel Cost: Brisbane to Sydney, Gold Coast Runs & More
Work out exactly what your next trip will cost in fuel, with real QLD and NSW route examples and where to fill up cheapest along the way.
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EV Charging Cost vs Petrol in Australia: The Real 2026 Numbers
Home charging, public fast charging, and petrol - compared properly per 100km and per year, with every assumption spelled out.
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NSW Fuel Price Cycle: When to Fill Up in Sydney, Newcastle & Wollongong
NSW runs a shorter, weekly cycle - nothing like QLD's 42 days. Here's how to read it and time your fill-up across the state.
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Understanding Queensland's 42-Day Fuel Cycle
Brisbane's price cycle runs roughly six weeks - far longer than the southern capitals. Here's how to read it and fill at the bottom of the cycle.
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Premium vs Regular Petrol: When 98 Is a Waste of Money
91, 95 or 98? What octane actually means, which cars really need premium, and when paying extra is just burning money.
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Best Time to Buy Fuel in Queensland: Day, Time & Cycle Guide
Find the best day and time to buy petrol in Queensland. Learn how fuel price cycles affect Brisbane, Gold Coast and regional QLD.
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E10 vs Unleaded 91: Which Fuel Should Queensland Drivers Use?
Compare price, performance and engine compatibility for E10 and ULP 91. See today's cheapest prices on Fuel Daddy.
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How to Save Money on Fuel: 10 Practical Tips for QLD Drivers
10 proven ways to cut your fuel costs in Queensland. From timing the price cycle to driving efficiently.
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Cheapest Fuel Suburbs in Brisbane 2026: Where to Fill Up & Save
Discover which Brisbane suburbs consistently have the cheapest fuel. Compare north side, south side and bayside areas.
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Fuel Prices in Regional Queensland: What to Expect in 2026
Fuel prices across regional QLD from Toowoomba to Cairns. Understand why regional fuel costs more and find the cheapest stations.
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Diesel vs Petrol: Running Costs Compared for QLD Drivers
Compare diesel and petrol running costs in Queensland. Fuel prices, efficiency, servicing and total cost of ownership.
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Fuel Loyalty Programs Compared: Coles, Woolworths & More
Compare Australia's fuel loyalty programs: Flybuys, Everyday Rewards, NRMA and more. Find which saves QLD drivers the most.
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Why Fuel Prices Vary Between Suburbs in Queensland
Ever wondered why petrol is cheaper in one suburb than the next? Discover the 7 key factors that drive fuel price differences.
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Fill Up Mid-Week
Tuesday and Wednesday typically have the lowest prices in Queensland's fuel cycle. Avoid filling up on weekends when prices peak.
Compare Nearby Stations
Prices can vary by 15-20 cents between stations just minutes apart. Always check Fuel Daddy before filling up.
Use Discount Dockets
Combine supermarket dockets with low-cycle prices for maximum savings. 4-10 cents off per litre adds up quickly.
Consider E10
If your car supports it, E10 is typically 3-5 cents cheaper than Unleaded 91 with minimal efficiency difference.
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